Contra Costa College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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5,203
students enrolled
1,755
degrees and certificates a year
28%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,490
average net price a year
Tuition $1,288 in state, $8,304 out of state
$34,342
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$40,850
median earnings, 10 years after entry
78% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 34% | 597 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 29% | 507 |
| Business & management | 8% | 136 |
| Biological sciences | 6% | 105 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 5% | 89 |
AI and data programs
Contra Costa College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Contra Costa College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Contra Costa County, where the college is.
421
open professional jobs
58
entry level
7 say no experience is needed
6%
ask for AI skills
24 jobs
5.0%
unemployment in Contra Costa County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$125,727
median household income
Contra Costa County
48%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, which lead to finance (47 open), sales (36 open), operations (51 open), marketing (16 open), human resources (29 open), strategy (4 open).
Hiring most: Five9 (20), Joby Aviation (15), Robert Half (9), Elroy Air (6), John Muir Health (6), Pacific Gas & Electric (6), AT&T (5), Contra Costa Community College District (5).
What they hire for: Engineering (78), Operations (51), Finance (47), Sales (36), Human Resources (29), Data & Analytics (22). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Richmond Workforce Development Board, Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County.
- Concord America`s Job Center of California / East Bay WorksConcord · 925-671-4500 · M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm
- RichmondWORKSRichmond · 510-307-8014 · Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Contra Costa College?
- Contra Costa College enrolls about 5,203 students and is a public 2-year institution in San Pablo, California. It awards about 1,755 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Contra Costa College?
- 28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Contra Costa College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,342 six years after entry and $40,850 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Contra Costa College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Contra Costa College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Contra Costa College?
- 421 open professional jobs are listed in Contra Costa County, 58 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Five9 has the most openings.
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